Pathophysiology : The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children

By Kathryn L. McCance and Valentina L. Brashers

Book Overview

Learn the what, how, and why of pathophysiology! With easy-to-read, in-depth descriptions of disease, disease etiology, and disease processes, Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children, 8th Edition helps you understand the most important and most complex pathophysiology concepts. This updated text includes more than 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs to make it easier to identify normal anatomy and physiology, as well as alterations of function. This edition includes a NEW chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders, along with expanded coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics. It's the most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text available!

The most comprehensive and authoritative pathophysiology text on the market provides unparalleled coverage of Pathophysiology content. Over 1,300 full-color illustrations and photographs depict the clinical manifestations of disease and disease processes - more than in any other pathophysiology text. Consistent presentation of diseases includes pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and evaluation and treatment. Lifespan content includes ten separate pediatric chapters and special sections with aging and pediatrics content. Outstanding authors Kathryn McCance and Sue Huether have extensive backgrounds as researchers and instructors, and utilize expert contributors, consultants, and reviewers in developing this edition. Algorithms and flowcharts of diseases and disorders make it easy for you to follow the sequential progression of disease processes. Additional What's New boxes highlight the most current research and clinical development. Nutrition and Disease boxes explain the link between concepts of health promotion and disease. Chapter summary reviews provide concise synopses of the main points of each chapter. NEW! Chapter on obesity and nutritional disorders thoroughly covers these growing global concerns. NEW! Added coverage of rare diseases and epigenetics further explore genetic disease traits. NEW! Over 50 new or heavily revised illustrations visually highlight pathophysiology concepts. NEW! More than 30 new 3D animations on Evolve bring difficult concepts to life for a new perspective on disease processes.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323583474
• ISBN13: 9780323583473
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
• Length: 1720 Pages
• Weight: 8.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 8.7" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

Great for graduate level pathophysiology

This text is not for the faint hearted, and it is definitely a graduate level book. I would not recommend it for undergraduate nursing students, and a fair assumption is that the person reading it has already taken (and has a solid grasp on) basic courses in biology (especially A & P), chemistry, and nursing. I think the book is well organized and thorough. The CD contains nice review questions and there are numerous suggestions for additional reading and other references (e.g., web links). Some of the other reviewers have commented on how the book is "disorganized" and how you have to cross-reference some topics. Well, I think that type of complaint only serves to indicate academic immaturity! Any serious student--especially at the graduate level--understands that you cannot rely on one source of information. Furthermore, authors have different writing styles and layout schemes. Get over it! Learn to gain what you can from one text and consult other sources to supplement your learning. This book offers solid instruction on pathophysiology in preparation for an advanced practice nursing role. And, note the word "nursing." It is not for medical students; it would likely be useful for PAs though. This text is geared towards nurses who are moving into advanced practice roles (e.g., NP). Another nice feature of this particular work is the inclusion of pathophysiology relative to children, which is good for the nurse who is in a Family Nurse Practitioner program. Overall, the book is worth the money and it will help you grasp difficult topics within a rather difficult subject area. Just keep an open mind and be willing to supplement your learning by seeking out other sources as needed.

Great text.

Great text. Easy to read, concise text. I find that skimming the chapters, graphs, tables, and reading the end of chapter summary is enough without having to read the whole chapter word for word.

Pathophysiology Book by McCance

Absolutely wonderful text, with really informative clear, and up to date graphics and visuals that make these difficult concepts much more clear. One of the best graduate level texts I've come across.

Excellent Patho Book

Excellent pathophysiology book for the nursing student or experienced clinician. Evreything is in here with plenty of pictures and tables. Great organization.

Best Pathophysiology Book on the marker

I use this book as a supplement to the various specific EMS textbooks for my paramedic students. McCance, etal, always has a clear pathway from the patient to the pathophysiology. Students can trace the steps involved at a reasonable level of detail, rather than pointless minutia.Not a single sentence is wasted. Read every word!